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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice,...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University,...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and...

Congressional Black Caucus Elects Leadership for 119th Congress Amid Record Membership Growth

Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its newly elected Executive Committee...

Gomez Testifies in Support of Housing Initiatives on Beacon Hill 

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) took to Beacon Hill today to testify before the Joint Committee on Housing in support of three bills related to...

Springfield WORKS Announces Hannah Reuter as Director of Innovative Cliff Effect Pilot Program

Springfield WORKS, in collaboration with the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, is proud to introduce Hannah Reuter as the newly appointed Director of the...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center Receives $500,000.00 Eeost Grant For Capital Improvement Of The Building 

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, between the hours of 11:00 am – 11:30 pm, Executive Director Keshawn Dodds of the Boys &...

Jose Delgado: From the Community, For the Community

Reflects on Journey, Community Support, and Vision for a Better Springfield Springfield, MA – With the Springfield City Council election just around the corner, Jose...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host National Day for Kids Event

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will be hosting the annual National Day For Kids event....

Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host Dual Parent-Child Dance

SPRINGFIELD, MA â€“ On Saturday, October 14, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will...

Exploring the Charms of Douglasville, GA: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Georgia

Douglasville, GA - Nestled in the rolling hills of West Georgia lies the quaint and vibrant city of Douglasville. A thriving community that strikes...

The Springfield Indie Soul Festival Strikes a Chord in New England and the Tri-State Area!

The Springfield Indie Soul Festival is a testament to the power of art and culture in bringing communities together. Since its establishment in 2008...

Councilor Tracye Whitfield Calls on City to Reopen ARPA Application Process For Non Profit Small and New Business and Senior and Household Applications

Mayor Domenic Sarno is being urged to reopen the Nonprofit, Small and New Business ARPA application for at least 90 days by City Councilor...

City Councilor Tracye Whitfield, Newest Appointed Member of the City’s ARPA Advisory Committee Denied Access to ARPA Information

Files showing all past ARPA awards, applications along with the spreadsheet showing the dates of when applications were received, amounts requested, amounts awarded, applications...

City Prepares to Celebrate the 14th Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Monday, December 26, 2022, between the hours of 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will...

The Boys & Girls Club Family Center to Host the 2022 Winter Festival

SPRINGFIELD, MA â€“ On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, between the hours of 6:30pm – 9:00pm, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center will host its...

City Councilor Tracye Whitfield, Says the Mayor Has Not Done Enough to Decrease Residential Taxes

Springfield City Councilor and Finance Subcommittee Chair Tracye Whitfield, announces that she, once again, disagrees with Mayor Sarno’s Press Statement that he “continues to...

City Councilors and Small Business Owners Address City’s ARPA Process and Its Lack of Transparency & Communication

The opening statement for The American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet called the American Rescue Plan and Black Communities states:  The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding...

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